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Superelastic sealing closures

US6393765B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2000
Grant dateMay 28, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B7/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure system including a rigid structural part has an edge surface along which sealage is established in response to deformation of a superelastic sheet metal element positioned thereon, such sheet metal element being endowed with a shape memory characteristic by formation as a Nitinol alloy to meet high sealage standards and other environmental requirements.

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